iXModern /Contemporary:
These
chairs feature very clean,
simple lines, without any
decorative scrolling. They often
have angular and futuristic
designs and solid colors.

Traditional:
Traditional dining
chairs tend to have curved
lines, as well as decorative and
carved details. Most often,
traditional chairs are
constructed of darker woods.

Transitional:
Chairs that
feature both traditional and
modern elements would be
described as transitional. These
chairs are not quite
contemporary, but would
definitely not fit in with a
traditional atmosphere.

Country/Cottage:
Perfect for
the country cottage, with a
casual or rustic feel. These
chairs may have distressed or
antiqued finishes.

Mission/Shaker:
These chairs
are characterized by their
simple and clean design,
featuring rectangular or
vertical lines and slats.

Rustic/Lodge:
Rugged in
appearance, calling to mind
images of deep forests, these
chairs would look perfect in a
lodge or cabin. These chairs
often display exposed and rough
woods, simple lines, and
distressed or natural finishes
over woods such as pine, ash or
cedar.

Coastal/Tropical:
These dining
chairs are constructed of
wicker, rattan, bamboo, or wood
with highlighted finishes or
hand painted details. Perfect
for rooms with a tropical theme!

Have you seen a beautiful dining chair but have no idea what kind it is? This guide provides some of the most popular styles of dining chairs so you can narrow down your search to those that work best in your home décor.

Traditional chairs are anything but boring, often with beautiful detailing at the back. Modern dining chairs have a spare look with fluid curves, unlike Mission or Shaker-style chairs that are all about clean lines. The upholstered Parsons chair can suit any room depending on the pattern and fabric. And the round, spindled Windsor chair is ideal in cottage and country décor styles.

When furnishing your dining room, decorate for your space using these tips for all types of dining areas. Whether your dining room is large or small, we have ideas to help you choose the best table shape and chairs that will make everyone feel at home. We've even got ideas for eat-in kitchens and breakfast nooks.

Your dining room may look great when decorated with a candelabra or candle holder set, both of which are functional and decorative additions to the room. Smaller spaces can get the most out of decorating by using lighting like candle holders and wall hangings.

Read over our guide on how to choose the right size dining chairs to get great tips on determining dining chair height and width. It covers important considerations like having enough room in between dining chairs for guests and making sure your dining chairs can slide underneath your dining room table with ease.

Also read up on how many chairs can fit at your table to make sure that you are buying enough dining chairs to seat all your guests. You can also read up on dining chair tips that can help you save a ton of space.